Present continuous Uncommon

Origin: Latin suffix -ous

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A tense that describes an ongoing action in the present. In English it is formed by use of a form of be with a present participle.

See Also

present perfect continuous present tense past continuous present participle be tense present progressive action

Related Terms

present perfect continuous present tense past continuous present participle be tense present progressive action ongoing

Rhyming Words

ous lous pous vous sous yous nous tous eous uous ious bous hous pious anous thous chous aneous mucous famous

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